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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Seattle Pacific University is celebrating 66 years of Homecoming and Family Weekend! Alumni, families, students, and friends near and far, come to campus to celebrate all things SPU with a weekend of fun for the whole family.

Take a tour. Laugh, sing, and applaud our gifted students at the Talent Show. Cheer our Falcon Men's Basketball team on to victory. Take in the can't-miss classic comedy theatre production Before the Eclipse at McKinley Theatre and listen to the beautiful sounds of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble featuring alumni musicians.

Take advantage of all this and more for one low price with our All-Access Pass (available in single or family).

All events are included in the All-Access Pass unless otherwise noted.

Friday, February 1

9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Check-in

Office of Alumni, Parent, and Family Relations, Walls Advancement Center

Pick up your name tag, All-Access Pass, all pre-paid tickets, schedule, map, and free gifts.

11 a.m.

Campus Tours

Leave from Demaray Hall Main Lobby

See new buildings, including the new nursing lab, and discover what is current and innovative around campus.

11:15 a.m.

Lunch in Gwinn

Gwinn Commons

Parents, sample your student’s favorites and enjoy a healthy buffet-style lunch. Parents and guests $10.65 at the door with cash or credit card; $5.32 for kids under 12; free for kids 3 and under.

Not included in the All-Access Pass.

12:30 p.m.

Communion Service

Alexander Hall Chapel Hall

A 30-minute liturgical service of prayer and communion. 

 
2 p.m.

Campus Tours

Leave from Demaray Hall Main Lobby

See new buildings and find out what is current and innovative around campus.

3 p.m.

Fine Arts Tour

Front steps of McKinley Theatre

See what's happening in the music and theatre departments, and visit the brand new Nickerson Studios facilities.

3–4 p.m.

6 Nickerson Building Dedication and Open House

6 Nickerson

Tour the new nursing lab and hear about the exciting ways the nursing program is growing.

6:30 p.m.

Falcon Hall of Fame Dinner

Gwinn Commons, Upper Gwinn 

Seattle Pacific Athletics invites you to the 2019 Falcon Hall of Fame Dinner. We are excited to have eight Falcons join this distinguished group and hope you can come hear their stories of athletic success as well as the impact SPU Athletics has made on all of their lives. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and as always, go Falcons!

Not included in the All-Access Pass.

Purchase tickets in advance  |  $50 / person

7 p.m.

Student Talent Show

Royal Brougham Pavilion

Produced by STUB and ASSP, this annual favorite is back featuring top-tier student performances and local celebrity judges.

Purchase additional tickets at the door  |  $7 adults / $5 students

7:30 p.m.

Theatre Production: "Before the Eclipse"

McKinley Bach Theatre

A small group of actors revels and rails at the comedy of life as they portray characters from some of Anton Chekhov's funniest short plays. From proposals to town meetings, from family squabbles to ceremonies and celebrations, these "jokes," as Chekhov called them, capture the foibles and frustrations of the modern world.

All-Access Pass holders receive a voucher for ONE performance out of the 4 available.

Purchase additional tickets at the theatre box office | $15 adults / $12 students

Saturday, February 2

8:30 a.m.

SPU Rowing Regatta

Royal Brougham Pavilion, Shellhouse

SPU rowing alumni, please join the current team for a reception, meet the coach, and enjoy the alumni vs. novice crew race. Contact Andy Derrick for details, (206) 281-2931 or derricka@spu.edu.

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Check-in

Gwinn Commons, Upper Gwinn

Pick up your name tag, All-Access Pass, all pre-paid tickets, schedule, map, and free gifts.

9 a.m.

Parent Prayer Meeting

Ames Library, Library Seminar Room

All are welcome to join the Parent Prayer Team to lift up the SPU students and community.

9–11 a.m.

Academic Reunions

Various Locations

Join your fellow Falcons for various academic reunions throughout the morning. Come network with professors and classmates and hear about what's new in the department.

Included in the All-Access Pass.

See reunion schedule. RSVP required.

10 a.m.

Student Success Q&A

Gwinn Commons, Upper Gwinn

Current SPU parents, families, and students are invited to participate in an informative panel presentation with key members of campus who will give insight into navigating a successful experience at Seattle Pacific.

1 p.m.

SPU Music Showcase

Nickerson Studios

Outstanding student musicians of SPU's Music Department present a showcase of solo chamber music and jazz ensemble performances.

All-Access Pass holders will receive a voucher.

1 p.m.

Theatre Production: "Before the Eclipse"

McKinley Bach Theatre

A small group of actors revels and rails at the comedy of life as they portray characters from some of Anton Chekhov's funniest short plays. From proposals to town meetings, from family squabbles to ceremonies and celebrations, these "jokes," as Chekhov called them, capture the foibles and frustrations of the modern world.

All-Access Pass holders receive a voucher for ONE performance out of the 4 available

Purchase additional tickets at the theatre box office | $15 adults / $12 students

1–3 p.m.

Activity Reunions

Various Locations

Join your fellow Falcons for various activity reunions, including clubs and groups, throughout the afternoon.

Included in the All-Access Pass.

See activity reunion schedule. RSVP required.

4 p.m.

Men's Basketball Game vs. Western Washington University

Royal Brougham Pavilion

Cheer for the Falcons as they take on the Western Washington University Vikings.

Pick up your All-Access Pass at check-in.

Purchase additional tickets at the RBP box office or call (206) 281-2085 |
$7 adults / $4 students

6:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards Dinner

Gwinn Commons, Upper Gwinn

Be inspired by the 2019 Alumna of the Year, GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Alumnae of the Year, and Medallion Award winners. Pick up your pre-ordered tickets at check-in. 

Not included in the All-Access Pass.

Purchase tickets in advance | $25 / person
Additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.

7:30 p.m.

Theatre Production: "Before the Eclipse"

McKinley Bach Theatre

A small group of actors revels and rails at the comedy of life as they portray characters from some of Anton Chekhov's funniest short plays. From proposals to town meetings, from family squabbles to ceremonies and celebrations, these "jokes," as Chekhov called them, capture the foibles and frustrations of the modern world.

All-Access Pass holders receive a voucher for ONE performance out of the 4 available.

Purchase additional tickets at the theatre box office | $15 adults / $12 students

Sunday, February 3

9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship

First Free Methodist Church

All are welcome to join in First Free's Sunday worship. Visit ffmc.org for details.